Redemption's Son

There's nothing like a MVP caliber season and a few game winning shots to make people forget that Kobe was very recently the epitome of arrogance in the NBA (that whole adultery thing did not help much either). Good work fickle America.

Yes, he has shown greater signs of leadership this year and has bonded with the Zenmaster...blah... blah...blah, but this should not warrant his recent Royal Treatment by the media. I am all for giving people a second chance, but in this case I think Kobe's success on the court has undeservedly changed people's perception of his character off the court.